Introduction: God always has the final say so! Wise leaders know that. Unwise leaders do not. This Psalm explains God’s perspective on this matter.

Check it out.

1. Listen to the Leaders of different lands! (Psa 2:1-3)

“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.”

Some men think that they are in control. How foolish!

Admittedly, at first, it appears man is in control. But gradually and prophetically, we can be assured that our God is in control. Watch and see.

2. Listen to the Lord laugh! (Psa 2:4-6)

“He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.”

Imagine. God laughing! Leaders think they control things. Really? Disillusioned? Look at history (His story).

3. Listen and love the Lord! (Psa 2:6-12)

“Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 7I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. 10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.”

Kiss the Son! Don’t you love it?

Every knee will bow. Every tongue confess. Jesus Christ is Lord!

Conclusion: God is in control! He raises up leaders as well as takes them down. We can trust Him. Things are moving according to His will.